a drama by Mark Violi

The men who built the Brooklyn Bridge
–and the woman who finished it.

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ANNOUNCING – Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge
returns to Kelsey Theatre in West Windsor NJ, October 2023. Tickets available now.

History

The amazing true story of the Roebling family and how they succeeded–against all odds–to build the Brooklyn Bridge.
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ROEBLING will be performed at Kelsey Theatre in West Windsor NJ, October 2023.
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Emily Roebling Show

Our accompanying show, Emily Roebling: The Woman Who Saved the Brooklyn Bridge, perfect for groups & school performances. Learn more

Video Preview

A short video preview bringing portions of the ROEBLING show to visual life and offering a taste of the drama that fills the live performance.

This preview assembled from footage of the 2010 Production.

Production Information & Opportunities

ROEBLING: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge is produced in association with Theater To Go. Production opportunities and assistance can be available for local and professional productions throughout the country either in cooperation with Theater To Go or through independent licencing of the play. The play is not available from any licensing service, it is only avaiable with licencsing from the author. We would love to help bring ROEBLING to your stage. Please contact us or visit theatertogo.com for more information.

Production Photos

Photos from past ROEBLING productions.

Emily & Washington, 2009

Kyla Marie Mostello as Emily Roebling and Chuck Donnelly as Washington Roebling in Actors' NET premiere production Sept. 2009.

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Reobling Cast, 2009

The cast of the premiere production Actors' NET of Bucks County Sept. 2009.

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Washington, Farrington & Martin, 2010

Washington Roebling (Derek Capre), E.F. Farrington (Lee Benson) & C.C. Martin (Marc Ott)

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Reobling Cast, 2010

The cast & crew of the 2010 production held in Roebling, NJ.

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Emily's Speech, 2014

Emily (Mariel Rosati) delivers a speech at the opening of the bridge in front of Washington (Jeff Maschi) & others.

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Wahington Weighing the Odds

Washington Roebling (Jeff Maschi) and others in the 2014 production.

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John's Injury

John Roebling suffers a grave injury in a scene from the 2014 production.

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Reobling Cast, 2014

The cast & crew of the 2014 production held at the NJ State Museum Theater, Trenton, NJ.

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Creative Team

An exciting team of creative professionals drawn by this amazing story have come together to bring ROEBLING to wider audiences.

      Meet the Team      


Mark is an accomplished playwright, screenwriter and actor. He's had two plays produced and optioned mutlple feautre film scripts to Hollywood. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America and SAG/AFTRA.

Mark Violi
Playwright/Producer
markvioli.com

At the helm of the region's premier full service theatrical production company for over 20 years, Ruth has a long career as director, producer & performer. She is an Actor's Equity member.

Ruth Markoe
Director/Producer
theatertogo.com

Frank is a talented music composer, producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who writes for a variety of media including films, theatre, dance, television, advertising and video games.

Frank Grullon
Original Score
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What They Are Saying

Every time we perform we are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and appreciation audiences have for ROEBLING.
Please share your stories and reactions with us.

Washington Roebling seemed to be one of the most effectively conflicted characters I’ve seen on stage in a long time…Bravo to the cast and to Actors’ NET for uncovering this gem of a play.

-James R. / Audience Member, 2009

These are well-researched characters, with the foundation of compelling characterizations, particularly for brave, intelligent Emily.

-Theater Resources Unlimited / NYC

It is a wonderful production and clearly up to the standards my wife and I have come to enjoy from Actors’ NET over the years.

-Leonard C. / Audience Member, 2009

"Standing O" to playwright Mark Violi, director Ruth Markoe and the cast, who presented “Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge”…It was one of the best performances I have ever seen.

-Rita C. / Times of Trenton Letter to the Editor

The story remains compelling.

-US1 / Weekly Paper

A wonderful and well directed play. The performance by the actors was excellent. I enjoyed the play very much.

-Ruth C. / Audience Member, 2010

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